A new partnership between Carlisle, Pa.-based The Giant Co. and HowGood will provide environmental and social impact ratings for products in the retailer’s online store.
The ratings from HowGood take into account farming practices, treatment of animals, labor conditions and chemical use, according to a news release. Any product that has an icon showing one, two or three leaves is deemed one of the most sustainable in the assortment, and the more leaves, the more sustainable the item.
Shoppers can also search products by specific sustainability attributes.
“Our new partnership with HowGood reinforces our commitment to healing the planet, whether it’s through greater product transparency or reducing waste,” Manuel Haro, vice president of strategy and communications, said in the release. “We continue to explore opportunities throughout The Giant Co.’s entire operation to do what we can to further lessen our environmental footprint and empower sustainable choices in our customers’ shopping experience.”
Other sustainable endeavors at The Giant Co. include:
- Food rescue program Meat the Needs
- Plastic bag recycling and plastic reduction
- Solar field and bee habitat at corporate headquarters
- Tree planting with GreenPrint
- Installation of energy-efficient fixtures and reduction of refrigerant emissions
